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Subaru WRX vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru WRX vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,180

Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ   
Difference: $3,042

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,357

Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ   
Difference: $2,505

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Model Year201820182016
ModelWRXWRXMalibu Limited
TrimLimitedSTI LimitedLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,595 $40,895 $28,420
Base Invoice $29,708 $38,587 $26,857
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 233 233  
Navigation Package 2,100    
Door sill trim plates 161    
All-weather floor mats 81 81 140
Cargo net 81 81  
Universal garage door opener 111 111  
Electronics and Entertainment Package     1,850
Navigation system     495
Rear spoiler     400
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 151 151  
Navigation Package 1,863    
Door sill trim plates 104    
All-weather floor mats 52 52 127
Cargo net 52 52  
Universal garage door opener 72 72  
Electronics and Entertainment Package     1,684
Navigation system     450
Rear spoiler     364
Options (change) 2,767 506 2,885
Options (change) 2,294 327 2,625
Destination 860 860 875
Total Price $35,222 $42,261 $32,180
Total Invoice $32,862 $39,774 $30,357

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,457
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,959
Model Year201820182016
ModelWRXWRXMalibu Limited
TrimLimitedSTI LimitedLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp H4305hp H4202hp I4
TransmissionM6M6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18235/35-19215/60-16
Total Price$35,222$42,261$32,180
Adjustments for Features-585-1,5600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,637$40,701$32,180
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,064$0
Total Invoice$32,862$39,774$30,357
Adjustments for Features-546-1,4680
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,316$38,306$30,357
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,990$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited

Model Year201820182016
ModelWRXWRXMalibu Limited
TrimLimitedSTI LimitedLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
PIN Code Access$10$10 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app  $25
Remote start  $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Rear side airbags  $300
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Adjustable center differential $275 
Limited-slip front differential $500 
Limited-slip rear differential $300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 
Front splitter spoiler$200$200 
Hood scoop$100$100 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
CD player  $125
MP3-compatible player  $50
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices  $0
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge$75$75 
Fog lights$125 $125
Interior ambient lighting  $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Metal pedals$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Wheels, dark finish$0$0 
Total Value of Features$4,335$5,310$3,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$585$1,560$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-546-1,4680

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited

Model Year20182016
ModelWRXMalibu Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in107.8 in
Length180.9 in191.5 in
Width70.7 in73.0 in
Height58.1 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,277 lb.3,394 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.2 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.2 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru WRX Limited

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested70052%
Total Not Requested65048%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested120072%
Total Not Requested47528%

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